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Graham Platner faces backlash over resurfaced police posts
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Graham Platner’s resurfaced Reddit comments calling cops “opportunistic cowards” draw fire in Maine’s Senate race.
WHO: Graham Platner
WHAT: Resurfaced anti-law enforcement Reddit comments calling cops “opportunistic cowards” draw criticism.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
WHERE: Maine
WHY: The criticism is a reaction to the resurfaced Reddit comments calling cops “opportunistic cowards.”
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